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Protecting the city from fires and other threats is one of the Moscow Government's most important tasks. Sergei Sobyanin spoke about how the capital is developing its fire and rescue infrastructure. on my blog.

"The capital is growing, and our fire and rescue garrison must grow along with it. Therefore, we build new fire stations every year, renovate existing facilities, and purchase a wealth of modern equipment, including heavy and unique equipment like helicopters and boats," the Moscow Mayor noted.

New infrastructure facilities

Since 2011, 26 fire station buildings with a total area of over 95,000 square meters have been built in the capital as part of the Targeted Investment Program.

In 2025, five new fire and rescue teams were created for the Moscow Fire Service: in the Bekasovo, Filimonkovsky, Shcherbinka, Kommunarka districts, on the ZIL Peninsula, and in the Danilovsky District.

The three-story building of Fire and Rescue Unit No. 219 on the ZIL Peninsula houses a garage for four fire trucks, and the adjacent territory has two entrances and a parking lot for 10 cars.

The building contains modern classrooms and a recovery center with a psychological relief room, office space, rest and dining rooms for employees, a gym, a communications center, and storage and maintenance facilities for fire-fighting equipment.

A tower with a climbing wall and a sports ground were built for staff training, and training fire hydrants were installed.

A fire station designed to accommodate 144 specialists was built in the Kommunarka district for Fire and Rescue Squad No. 322. In addition to standard facilities, the station also houses a "Heat and Smoke Chamber" training complex for practicing in non-breathable environments, as well as a challenging obstacle course. The complex allows for training in conditions as close to real-life as possible.

Over the next two years, they plan to build two more new facilities: in the Rudnev industrial zone in Kosino-Ukhtomsky and in the Bogorodskoye district.

Reconstruction and major repairs

Since 2011, a total of 30 fire station buildings have undergone reconstruction and major repairs, three of which were completed last year.

The work is carried out in accordance with the specific requirements of the Ministry of Emergency Situations: specialists not only adhere to the standards set out in the documents but also take into account the needs of the personnel of specific units. For example, they redesign premises, equip gyms, dining and recreation rooms, and improve adjacent areas.

Fire Station No. 36 at 4 Yuzhnaya Street in Shcherbinka was recently modernized. Today, the unit meets the latest standards: comfortable break rooms for personnel, and the surrounding area has been landscaped. At the request of the firefighters, drying rooms for uniforms have been installed, complete with drying cabinets.

Fire Station No. 52 on Fruktovaya Street (Building 24), which has been ensuring the safety of residents of Zyuzino and other surrounding areas for over 90 years, has also been renovated. Its premises are equipped with new engineering systems, including a fire alarm, notification systems, access control and management, and power, water, and heat supply systems, ensuring the optimal functioning of the facility.

Fire Station No. 10 on 3rd Kolobovsky Lane (Building 8, Bldg. 4) in the Tverskoy District has undergone renovations, now boasting improved layouts, including duty and administrative offices, changing rooms and showers, and dining and rest rooms. The latter create a homey and friendly atmosphere.

Repair work continues this year. In Konkovo, the renovation of Fire Station No. 56 is nearing completion. The utility systems are currently being adjusted.

Another one, Fire and Rescue Station No. 3 in the Savelovsky District, is currently undergoing repairs.

The building was constructed over 100 years ago. It was regularly modernized: stables were replaced by garages. And a hose-drying station was installed in the watchtower.

To ensure firefighters feel at home during their breaks and undergo professional training in a comfortable and safe environment, the building's façade and roof will be renovated, and all interior spaces will be fully finished to match their intended purpose.

Work is scheduled to begin this year in three fire stations, with completion scheduled for 2027: in Severnoye Tushino (No. 39), in Perovo (No. 5), and in Pechatniki (No. 49).

Equipment of the fire and rescue garrison

Moscow firefighters have the latest and most effective equipment at their disposal. Over the past 15 years alone, more than 780 pieces of equipment and over 151,000 units of emergency rescue equipment and firefighting gear have been purchased for the Moscow rescue garrison.

In 2025, 70 units of primary and specialized equipment were purchased, including tank trucks, aerial ladders, emergency rescue vehicles, and a mobile control panel.

In addition, firefighters received 75 units of auxiliary equipment, including, for example, an all-terrain vehicle and a Ka-32 helicopter.

For firefighters and rescuers, 43,000 units of personal protective equipment, emergency rescue equipment, and fire-fighting equipment were purchased.

"We will continue to develop the fire service—building modern depots, upgrading existing facilities, and equipping units with cutting-edge technology to continue to guarantee a high level of protection for Muscovites," concluded Sergei Sobyanin.

Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the work of the Moscow Fire and Rescue Garrison.Brave at Heart: Young Firefighters on Choosing a Career and Helping People

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On February 21, the Theatre on Malaya Ordynka, subordinate to the capital Department of Culturewill present a large-scale multimedia performance directed by Eduard Boyakov. Cathedral SquareThe production first took place in 2024 at the Moskino Cinema Park, with the action taking place in the open space of the Cathedral Square venue.

Viewers will be immersed in the Time of Troubles of the late 16th and early 17th centuries and learn of the victory of the Russian army, led by merchant Kuzma Minin and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky, over the Polish invaders. The plot centers on the story of young Matryona. Through her personal journey, the production explores the theme of conciliarity—the ability of people to unite in the face of adversity.

Guests will witness key events in national history unfold before their eyes—the discovery of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, the Time of Troubles in Moscow, and Kuzma Minin's patriotic appeal in Nizhny Novgorod. The dramatic climax will be an episode from the battle for the liberation of Moscow.

The performance will feature musical accompaniment by the band "25/17," lighting effects, and video mapping—3D projections onto the sets of the Moscow Kremlin's cathedrals and chambers, creating an augmented reality effect.

"The very phrase 'Cathedral Square' articulates a remarkable theatrical situation: we are dealing with the capital's grand architecture, and simultaneously with the phenomenon of sobornost' (commonplace). Sobornost' (commonplace) is a uniquely Russian concept, unparalleled in other languages. It is a key quality in the Russian character, opposed to individualism and egoism. The fate of Russia was decided within the space of the Kremlin's Cathedral Square. This seems well-known—it was described by Pushkin, served as the basis for operas by Glinka, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov… However, in reality, we have only a very vague understanding of the Time of Troubles, and indeed of the historical events of the 17th century. First through cinema, and now through the even more astonishing language of theater, we strive to fill this gap in our understanding of our own history," noted director Eduard Boyakov.

The project's concept utilizes the image of Our Lady of Kazan, in whose honor Dmitry Pozharsky built a church on Red Square. The performance will feature theater and film actors, including Mikhail Kabanov, Maria Kancher, Anastasia Strugacheva, Elena Zakharova, and others.

The production also included production designer and decorator Alexander Tsvetnoy, lighting designer Alexey Naumov, choreographer Nikita Moshkov, and others.

The performances will run until March 31st, admission bytickets.

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Over the next two years, 600 workshops and laboratories for practical training will be opened and refurbished at Moscow colleges. This will allow students to train using equipment used by the city's leading enterprises.

"For several years now, Moscow has been fundamentally changing its approach to college education. Together with employers, we are updating educational programs, systematically creating modern workshops and laboratories where students gain practical skills from their first year, and purchasing modern equipment and tools. Since 2023, approximately 1,500 new workshops and laboratories have already opened. Another 600 will open in the next two years. This will allow us to fully upgrade colleges' facilities and equipment, ensuring that graduates enter the labor market with relevant competencies," the Moscow city's press service noted.

Department of Education and Science.

As reported Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development, said a strong, modern infrastructure—culinary training grounds, machine tools, and computers—will allow students to learn hands-on, in conditions as close to real life as possible.

New practical training platforms will be created in areas such as security, healthcare, IT, creative industries, manufacturing, and construction.Moscow Industrial College a laboratory for testing materials and quality control of welded joints will be opened, and in Moscow Transport College The rolling stock control laboratory will be re-equipped.

Some educational institutions in the city have already opened renovated spaces. For example,Polytechnic College named after N.N. Godovikov The composite materials laboratory has been modernized. Students now independently manufacture fiberglass and carbon fiber components, test their quality on new flaw detectors, and operate laser and CNC bending machines. The facility now boasts a training complex with augmented reality technology, allowing students to study the design of aircraft engines. More than 500 future aviation industry specialists will complete their internships there annually.

IN First Moscow educational complex The fashion designer workshops were renovated. They were equipped with industrial sewing machines, steam generators, cutting tables, and mannequins. Using this equipment, 300 students learn to sew contemporary clothing. The institution also opened a barista lab with professional coffee machines and tools, where over 500 students practice.

"Modernizing our workshops helps bridge the gap between the educational process and real-world production. Now, in our sewing and beverage labs, each student has their own equipment and machine, where they can practice all the necessary skills. This gives graduates a competitive advantage when applying for jobs," noted Yuri Mironenko, Director of the First Moscow Educational Complex.

IN educational complex of urban development "Stolitsa" Three modern laboratories and two welding workshops have opened. More than 600 students study heating, water supply, and electrical systems on training stands that fully replicate the engineering structures of real buildings. The workshops offer opportunities to practice professional skills in manual arc, argon-arc, and semiautomatic welding.

College of Automation and Information Technology No. 20 has acquired eight new laboratories. Over a thousand students study computer graphics, web application development, and information technology and resources there. From their first year, they can design local area network (LAN) circuits, work with domestic operating systems, and manage digital data.

A new training workshop for cleaning and washing works was equipped inMoscow Automobile and Highway College named after A.A. NikolaevStudents learn to professionally clean cars using specialized equipment that doesn't damage parts or paintwork. More than 600 future auto mechanics and body shop and mechanical service technicians complete their internships here annually.

IN Communications College No. 54 named after P.M. Vostrukhin A training ground simulating the operation of urban substations has been renovated. More than 200 students studying electrical fitters, electricians, and power grid repair technicians will be introduced to energy system repair and maintenance technologies. And in Medical College No. 1 We installed equipment with ceiling-mounted rail lifts, like in modern hospitals.

IN Moscow Educational Complex named after Viktor Talalikhin We renovated the restaurant's teaching kitchen and opened a bakery lab with professional equipment. More than 300 students are learning all stages of culinary production.

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Detailed information on in-demand professions and specialties taught at Moscow colleges is available on the website Moscow Colleges, in the same names Telegram channel and the social network community VKontakte.

Practical training for students at Moscow colleges takes place in modern workshops and laboratories. This facilitates the development of students' professional skills and aligns with the objectives of the "Professionalism" national project. Youth and ChildrenSince 2025, "Professionality" has been part of this national project, which aims to provide comprehensive support to youth, develop the national education system, and foster professional development and active participation of young people in the country's future. Learn more about "Professionality," participating educational institutions, and companies on the platform. yaprof.rfThere you can also find information about colleges in the region of interest, in-demand professions, and employment prospects for graduates.

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More than 120,000 Moscow schoolchildren and college students visited the exhibition "The Image of Moscow in Russian Art from the Collection of the State Russian Museum" at VDNKh. The exhibition was presented as part of the museum's project for the capital's birthday in collaboration with the Moscow Government, the Moscow City Council, and the Moscow City Council. Department of Culture and VDNKh. It featured over 100 works by great artists, the capital's press service reported. Department of Education and Science.

As Sergei Sobyanin noted earlier, free training was held for children excursions, adapted to their age, and educational activities. The children saw works by Apollinary Vasnetsov, Vasily Surikov, Vasily Vereshchagin, Valentin Serov, and Ilya Repin, as well as icons by Andrei Rublev, Daniil Cherny, and Simon Ushakov. In the "New Moscow" section, they could trace how the city changed after 1917, and in the "Moscow and Muscovites" section, they could meet prominent residents of the capital, including Konstantin Stanislavsky and Nikolai Zelinsky.

"This exhibition is a true journey through the history of our city. I was very interested to learn how the capital has changed over the centuries. For example, some of the paintings depict a Moscow we will never see again. They include buildings that burned down in the fire of 1812 and were never rebuilt. After visiting the exhibition, I felt proud of my hometown," shared Victoria Lykova, a student at School No. 2006.

Young Muscovites also actively visit other museums. For example, over 200,000 schoolchildren and college students visited the Victory Museum, where they learned about the heroism of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War. The Moscow Center for Educational Practices of the Moscow Department of Education and Science helps organize the excursions. For more details, visitwebsite.

More than just a tour: how the Victory Museum makes the history of the Great Patriotic War tangible for children

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Supplemental education programs develop students' creative and critical thinking and develop skills that will be useful in their future careers. Supplemental education activities contribute to the "All the Best for Children" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The Moscow Civil Defense and Emergencies Training and Methodology Center continues to actively develop. It trains a wide range of specialists and provides advanced training. These include firefighters, rescuers, Moscow 112 system operators, and navigators. By 2025, the center will have trained more than 21,000 specialists, according to the Center.Moscow's urban infrastructure complex.

The first aid program was particularly popular, with enrollment doubling compared to the previous year. The center is actively developing distance learning. They have implemented a new platform, developed 17 educational programs, and made online surveys available.

Webinars have become the main tool for interactive distance learning. They make learning rich and engaging. The integration of information and communication technologies into in-person learning is another effective tool. In just one year, 46 specialized videos were created and are being used in curricula across various fields of study. Furthermore, in collaboration withMoscow Department of Information Technology We created a dedicated digital training platform that helps you quickly master the core operating system, study regulations, and practice skills in a safe, hands-on environment.

Particular attention was paid to developing the volunteer movement. It serves as an important starting point for those planning a professional career in emergency rescue services. Compared to 2024, interest in this field has grown: the number of trainees has quadrupled, and the number of public water rescuers has increased sixfold.

In 2025, the center successfully implemented educational programs for employees of the Lieutenant General D.I. Mikhailik Civil Defense Academy of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief, as well as for deputy heads of the agency's regional departments. Significant attention was paid to youth outreach: 150 Moscow educational institutions held open lessons, reaching over 24,500 schoolchildren. A special class for cadets was also organized.

2025 was an important year for the educational and methodological center. One of the key events was participation in the "Moscow Longevity" project. Thanks to it, senior citizens were able to realize their potential, improve their health, gain new knowledge and skills, and develop their creative abilities.

The center's educational department staff actively attended forums, exhibitions, and conferences. Key events in 2025 include the XXXV International Scientific and Practical Conference "Prevention. Rescue. Assistance," the IX International Scientific and Practical Conference "Civil Defense for Peace and Security," and the XXVIII Moscow International Salon of Inventions and Innovative Technologies "Archimedes."

Rescue services are holding open lessons and excursions for Moscow schoolchildren.

Based on the 2025 results, Stanislav Peskov, senior lecturer at the State Fire Service Training Center, was recognized as the best instructor at the Moscow Civil Defense and Emergencies Training and Methodology Center. The Civil Defense Department took first place in the 2025 evaluation of training units, the Mobilization Training Department received a special letter of thanks, and the Civil Defense and Emergencies Training and Methodology Center of the Western, Troitsky, and Novomoskovsky Administrative Districts of the capital received a diploma for first place in the effectiveness evaluation.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about infrastructure development fire safety of the capital.

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February 4th marks World Cancer Day. Participants of the city's loyalty program "A Million Prizes" They support the beneficiaries of specialized charitable organizations. In 2025, caring Muscovites donated over 649,000 rubles to help cancer patients, and donations over the course of the program's existence have totaled over 27 million rubles.

Thanks to the support of the Million Prizes program participants, residents across the country can receive necessary medical examinations and rehabilitation services on time. Muscovites donate city points they earn for participating in the projects to the funds. Active Citizen, City of Ideas, Our City, Electronic Houseand others. One point is equal to one ruble. The number of transfers is unlimited.

Live Foundation

Fund Live supports pediatric oncohematology departments at regional hospitals and children with malignant blood diseases. He directed donations from Muscovites to help four families of girls aged eight to 10 recovering from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Eva from Novosibirsk, Ksenia from Bolotnoye, and Medina and Khadija from Grozny are in remission, but they still need to travel to the capital regularly for checkups and rehabilitation. The funds raised by Muscovites were used to cover transportation costs so the girls could receive timely medical care.

Childhood Time Foundation

Fund Childhood Time assists two oncology departments of the V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center for Specialized Medical Care for Children and provides targeted support to families.

Artemy was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor at seven months old. Over three years, he underwent chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and several surgeries. He is currently in remission and requires regular visits to the capital for follow-up examinations. The foundation donated funds to purchase airfare from Yekaterinburg to Moscow for three-year-old Artemy and his mother, a single mother of two.

Caring residents of the capital also supported 12-year-old Alena from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. She has Ewing's sarcoma. After arduous chemotherapy treatments, doctors changed the treatment protocol and prescribed an expensive targeted drug that the family could not afford. Support from participants in the "Million Prizes" program allowed Alena to receive the medication while the family completed the paperwork to receive it free of charge locally.

Leukemia Foundation

Leukemia Foundation supports adult patients diagnosed with blood cancer at various stages of treatment, from diagnosis to bone marrow transplantation. The charity channels donations from Muscovites to cover medications, genetic testing, and HLA typing to find donors.

After years of treatment and a second bone marrow transplant, Vitaly from Sevastopol needed antiviral therapy. Support from Muscovites covered the costs. Sergey from Volgograd, thanks to the support of Million Prizes participants, underwent donor compatibility testing. He underwent a successful bone marrow transplant.

How to donate points to charity

You can donate points to charity on the website "A Million Prizes"To do this, you need to log in using Mos ID, go to the section "Charity"and click the "Make a Donation" button. Then, select the desired fund from the list, click the corresponding card, enter the amount, and place your order. Points will be automatically debited from your personal account, and their cash equivalent will be transferred to the selected organization.

After this, a personal promo code confirming your donation will appear in the "Orders" section of your personal account. You can use it to track the transfer of points to the selected fund. To do this, copy the promo code and follow the link in the description to the organization's website. Then, select the appropriate donation registry, specify the verification period, and find your promo code using the search option. Registry information is updated monthly.

On the "Charity" page you can also find additional information about funds and examples of targeted assistance for beneficiaries.

City loyalty program "A Million Prizes" The program allows you to use points earned for active participation in Moscow Government electronic projects to obtain goods and services from partner organizations. Accumulated points provide access to promo codes for discounts at stores and cafes, as well as tickets to museums and parks. They can be used for charity and assistance to foundations, as well as to top up your Troika transport card or parking account. Program participants can support Moscow entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and public initiatives. You can choose how to use your points in special categorieson the Million Prizes website.

The project is being implemented by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” together with Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, corresponds to the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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The Kaspiyskaya station complex on the Biryulevskaya metro line will include a combined building for operational personnel with a capacity of up to 870 people, according to Maxim Gaman, CEO of Mosinzhproekt JSC.

"The future Kaspiyskaya station is designed with two vestibules. The southern one will be underground. It will provide passengers with access to both sides of 6th Radial Street. The northern one will be above ground and will be located at the intersection of Projected Drives No. 6630 and 5437. Adjacent to it will be a combined operations building for 870 employees of various metro services. It will be oval-shaped, with nine floors above ground and one underground," emphasized Maxim Gaman.

The combined operations building will house administrative, service, and technical offices for the metro services necessary for line operation. A service corridor will lead from it to the adjacent station ground-level concourse.

Kaspiyskaya station of the Biryulevskaya metro line

The Kaspiyskaya station is a shallow-level station with onshore platforms. It will be built between 6th Radial Street and Proektiruyemy Proyezd No. 5437 and will be located between the future Luganskaya and Lipetskaya stations. The surrounding area will undergo comprehensive improvements.

The Biryulevskaya metro line will run through districts in the south of the capital, from the former ZIL industrial zone to Western and Eastern Biryulyovo. Its launch will improve transportation services for residents of the Danilovsky, Nagatinsky Zaton, Pechatniki, Tsaritsyno, Biryulyovo Vostochnoye, Biryulyovo Zapadnoye, and other districts.

Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the construction of the Biryulevskaya metro line.

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Based on the results of 2025, Moscow took first place or entered the top group in more than 30 national rankings and studies, once again confirming its high level of economic development, investment attractiveness, quality of life for city residents, and the effectiveness of urban governance. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Department of Economic Policy and City Development.

"One of the Moscow Government's top priorities is improving the quality of life for its residents. The Russian capital confidently maintains its position as the country's leader in this indicator, as evidenced by its top spots in the Agency for Strategic Initiatives' national quality of life rankings and RIA Rating ratings. Moscow's success in this area is also reflected in the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Utilities' urban environment ratings, the RIA Rating road infrastructure development ratings, and the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation's quality of life index, all of which the capital also ranks among the leaders," noted Maria Bagreeva.

Moscow is the most economically stable region in Russia. The city tops the RIA Rating agency's socioeconomic status ranking of Russian regions and is among the leaders in the Expert RA regional economic health ranking. Furthermore, the capital ranks first in the labor market ranking, which assesses, among other things, employment levels, working conditions, and labor market capacity, and maintains the lowest unemployment rate in the country.

Moscow's credit rating has demonstrated the city's economic resilience.

Moscow's financial stability is confirmed by the highest credit ratings from leading Russian credit and rating agencies, such as the Analytical Credit Rating Agency and Expert RA. Furthermore, the Russian Ministry of Finance has classified the capital as a region with a high level of public financial management, further underscoring the balanced nature of its budget policy.

In 2025, Moscow was once again recognized as the region with the best investment climate in the country. For the seventh consecutive year, the city took first place in the National Investment Climate Rating and also became a leader in public-private partnership development, according to the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. The capital also received the highest ratings for investment attractiveness from leading rating agencies, including the National Rating Agency and Expert RA.

Sustainable development remains a key priority for Moscow

The Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ) plays a significant role in these achievements. It is recognized as the most investment-attractive among technology-innovation SEZs, as well as the most sustainable SEZ in Russia in terms of ESG criteria, according to ratings by the Association of Clusters, Technology Parks, and SEZs of Russia and the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

Moscow continues to maintain its status as the undisputed center of scientific, technological, and innovative development in the country. The city has taken first place in several national rankings assessing the scientific, technological potential and innovative activity of regions, including those of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, RIA Rating, and the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Moscow's high position in these rankings is due, in part, to the active implementation of digital and innovative solutions in city management. Moscow maintains its leadership in digital transformation: in 2025, the capital topped the Russian Ministry of Construction's "IQ Cities" urban digitalization index for the seventh consecutive year, scoring a maximum of 260 points.

Moscow tops the IQ Cities ranking for the seventh time.

In a number of areas, such as the level of development of the urban environment, economy, and technology, Moscow maintains a high standard not only on a national scale, but also among the world's largest megacities.

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In memory of theater and film actor, theater teacher, World War II veteran, and People's Artist of the USSR Vladimir Etush (1922–2019), an unnamed street and road network located in the Ramenki district has been renamed Vladimir Etush Street. The new street runs between Lobachevsky and Vasily Lanovoy Streets, near building 116 on Lobachevsky Street. The corresponding resolution was signed at a meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government.

Vladimir Etush Street will become part of the film district in Ramenki, 11 of whose streets already bear the names of famous Russian directors and actors: Alexei Batalov, Vasily Lanovoy, Sergei Bondarchuk, Oleg Tabakov, Anatoly Papanov, Yevgeny Yevstigneyev, Faina Ranevskaya, Leonid Gaidai, Oleg Yankovsky, Innokenty Smoktunovsky, and Andrei Mironov.

Vladimir Etush was born in Moscow on May 6, 1922. With the outbreak of the Great Patriotic War in 1941, he volunteered for the front, fought in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria, participated in the liberation of Rostov-on-Don and cities of the Ukrainian SSR, and was awarded the Order of the Red Star. In 1943, he was seriously wounded near Zaporizhzhia.

In 1944, Vladimir Etush returned to the capital. After graduating from the B.V. Shchukin Theatre School, he was accepted to the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Theatre, where he soon became one of the leading actors.

In 1945, Vladimir Etush began teaching as an assistant acting teacher at the B.V. Shchukin Theatre School, where he became a professor in 1976. For over 30 years (since 1987), he served as the rector and artistic director of the university.

Millions of viewers know Vladimir Etush from his memorable film roles: Comrade Saakhov in "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style, or Shurik's New Adventures," engineer Bruns in "The Twelve Chairs," dentist Shpak in "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession," Karabas-Barabas in "The Adventures of Buratino," and many other roles.

Vladimir Etush was a laureate of the State Prize of the Russian Federation and a full knight of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland." He died on March 9, 2019. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery.

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Starting February 7, the capital will add 10 stops for 20 routes and reroute three buses and electric buses. Now, public transport will run more frequently and be closer to new residential complexes and rail stations.

"On February 7, we will adjust 23 routes in various districts of the capital. Buses and electric buses will run more frequently on some of them, while others will have new stops. This will allow residents of large residential areas and visitors to social institutions to quickly and easily reach the nearest rail stations. At the direction of Sergei Sobyanin, we are improving the ground transportation network to make passenger travel even more comfortable," said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.

Maxim Liksutov.

Thus, social routes C511 and C811 will become district routes No. 511 and 811. The former will start at a large residential complex on Bochkova Street. This will provide residents with a direct route to the city center and the Big Circle Line metro line. Route No. 811 will be extended to Nagatinskaya metro station.

Buses #934 will now run along Universitetsky Prospekt instead of Lomonosovsky and Leninsky Prospekts. This will create a regular route for local residents to the Sokolnicheskaya metro line.

Three new stops will be created for five routes. For example, the "Volovya Street" stop will be open for route #74 in both directions, and the "Alleya Zhemchugovoy" stop will be open for routes #208 and #408 in both directions. Buses will also be able to depart from the "Bolshaya Filevskaya Street" stop on Novozavodskaya Street for routes #366 and #369 in both directions.

In addition, seven new stops will be created for 15 Moscow routes, as well as suburban routes of the "Moscow-Region" project. Specifically, a stop called "Ulitsa Nizhniye Mnevniki" will be added on the main route M23. Buses will stop at the same location as buses #389 and #391, upon request.

A stop will be added to the M77 main route at exit 5 of the Tekstilshchiki metro station. It will be in the same location as buses B, T27, and T38.

For routes #680 and #680k, a stop will be created at “3rd Grazhdanskaya Street,” and for route C23, a stop will be created at exit #2 of the Begovaya metro station.

A stop at "Ulitsa 9 Maya, 4a" in Khimki will be added for commuter routes #1154, 1342k, 1480, and 1532. It will operate on an on-demand basis.

Commuter routes #1342k and #1480 will also feature a "Shkola" stop on Kommunalny Proezd in Khimki. It will operate on-demand.

In addition, stops in East Degunino will change for routes No. 149, 170, 466, 477, 499 and 677.

The location of stops for city and suburban routes at the Rechnoy Vokzal metro station will also change.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project Infrastructure for Life The capital is placing significant emphasis on modernizing social and public infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transportation routes and upgrading rolling stock. Furthermore, as part of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transport Hub, which will become a unified loop with predictable commuter rail service for more than 30 million residents in 11 Russian regions. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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